Patagonia hostel attacked by anti-Semitic group

The Onda Azul hostel in Argentine Patagonia has closed after an anti-Semitic group attacked the property on Monday, targeting a group of Israeli backpackers. The attackers, who are local residents, stormed the hostel for three hours, firing guns and throwing rocks and Molotov cocktails while yelling anti-Semitic slogans. Ten people were injured and all 200 guests were asked to leave the premises. Read more: argentinaindependent.com

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